Dust & Corruption Calendar for April 2013

It's April...leaves are pushing out, flowers are starting to bloom, pollen is in the air, taxes are due. Sorry I'm dragging on this, folks. I've been sidetracked by work and family issues but am here to give a few things for some springtime fun.

As always, the Observatory in Brooklyn, NY, has a schedule of fascinating talks and workshops.

And Atlas Obscura always lists interesting things in different cities.

Saturdays: Speakeasy Saturdays continue at The Big Hunt; shows start at 9:00, and every Saturday is something different.
 
4/7 - Lord of the Pasties: The Two Tassels, Baltimordor Invasion! Burlesque inspired by Tolkien, including Cherie Sweetbottom's hilarious Gollum act, and Mourna Handful's white swan, along with Buster Britches, Memento Mary, Valeria Voxx, Deanna Danger, Hazel Honeysuckle, and Oneira & Eugenia. The Windup Space, 12 West North St, Baltimore, MD. Doors 7, show 8, tix $13.

4/11 - Sparkly Bits! Baltimore's own Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey return home for an evening of burlesque and comedy. With Mr. Gorgeous, Bradford Scobie, and Kay Sera. The Ottobar, 2549 Howard St, Baltimore, MD. Doors 8, tix $15.

4/12 - Gilded Lily Presents: The Moon Muses Menagerie. One of Baltimore's resident burlesque troupes comes to DC for fun evening, headed by Maria Bella. With Gigi Holliday, Sophia Sunday, Valeria Voxx, Mourna Handful, Lauren Marleaux, and host Hot Todd Lincoln. The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington DC. Shows at 9 and 11; tix $10 adv, $12 at the door.

4/13 - Countdown to Yuri's Night - The Year of the Robot! The annual lunacy returns with this salute to mankind's conquest of space. With burlesque performances, live music, an art exhibit, drinks, and tons of bizzarerie. Info and tickets here; this is quite an event and not to be missed.

4/19 - Tilted Torch Presents: Lion's Den. Burlesque, dance, and music from my dear pals Miss Joule and Malibu, joined tonight by NYC boylesque sensation Tigger, belly dancer Shahrzad, contortionist Topher Bousquet, musical burlesque from Sunny Sighed and Bal'd Lightning, bumping and grinding from Ruby Rockafella, and hosted by fem-cee Shortstaxx. The Black Cat, Washington DC. Doors 9pm, tix $15.

4/20 - The Marquee Ball: Kiss Me Deadly. A huge costume ball, with live music, bar, and refreshments, all with a film noir theme. I can't go but wish I could. The Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD. Tix range from $40 to $185.

4/25 - Poe House Unhappy Hour. This month's theme is Poe's poem "Dream within a Dream." Live music, cash bar, performances. Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond, VA. Doors at 6pm; $5 suggested donation.

4/30 - Walpurgis Night! Witches and demons run abroad. It's also Dust & Corruption's birthday!

That's about it for now...as always, if you know of something, let me know!